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,"), f i,t.'i -y, ' t ' V MADISON COUNTY RECORD I nis KEVs-rjiecrj) 09 f 1 , PRICE A YEAR C.tJ C J $2X3 ca ' . p n ' f S Th PROGRESSIVE FARMER; .. x nBMru nonin uvuri ' ) 1 , Established May , 16, 1907. , THE NEWS-RECORD ' V...V'Vi C,llt.J Nk. 4 1tl BOTH A YEAR FOR . THE ONLY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED INMADISON COUNTY 5- VOL. XXI (X)MMENGEMENTEXERCISES WEIB ATTENDED AT MARSHALL During last week the school life in Marshall has been very active and busy, indeed- plays to be given, ex aminations to write out, papers and report cards to be made but, gradua tion exercises, etc. , Everything on the Island, nearly, has been in a whirl and hustle. V A fairly good audience attended the plays and exercises last week, which were enjoyed by all. Sunday eveninsr a larsre crowd was present to "wJhear the Baccalaureate address of -'Eev. F. Raushenberg, and also to hear I W the music at the school. . ? . At the graduation exercises Mon day night, a large crowd attended, and the program for thevening was enjoyed very much. At this exer cise Mr. D. Hiden Ramsey delivered the address, which was very much en joyed. Mr. ' Ramsey was delayed somewhat on his trip here from Ashe ville, but he arrived in time to let the program go on without being in terfered with. The presentations at the graduation exercise were: sev enth grade diplomas, attendance cer tificates, announcements, and presen tation of diplomas. The members of the graduating class were as follows: Max M. Roberts, President; Clyde W. Redmon. Vice-President: V e r n a Grace Roberson, Secretary; Ruby Ad- ela Payne, Marjorie M. bmiiey. Gladys Rosalee Farmer, Evelyn Clara West, Mattie Mae Eller, Bessie Irene Roberts, Ella B. Buckner, Kenneth O. Silver, Lloyd Thomas Martin, Clyde M. Roberts, Raymond M. Robinson, Leonard J. Fisher. Before Mr. Ramsey arrived, short talks were made by Prof. D. W. Kan oy and Supt. Dillard. The statement was made that the Marshall school has been admitted to the list of about 80 high schols in North Carolina in the Southern Accredited list, which means that graduates of Marshall High School are admitted into South ern colleges on their certificates from Marshall At the close of the pro gram, Mrs. E. R. Tweed, President of the Parent-Teacher Association, made a fine little speech of appreciation of the cooperation and fine spirit shown in the organization the4 past session and she was glad to say the curtain which cost upwards of 400 had been paid for. The Parent Teacher Association has raised for all purposes this year upwards of $600. A $6.00 prize given by Dr. W. A. Sams for the best all-round pupil was awarded, to Clyde Redmon, son pf'Mr; and Mrs. Wade Redmon. A.jnedal was also .presented V .Miss Vn? Grace Roberson , given by the Elgin Watch Co. . - MADISON; OMCERS ATTEND RALEIGH MEETING County GoTrnment Adwory Com' mission Study Budget Plan A meeting- of the County Govern ment Advisory Commission met in Raleigh April 20. The purpose of the meeting was to study the Budget Plan of County government. Those who attended from Madison County were Mr. J. Coleman Ramsey, County attorney, Mr. J. N. White, County Auditor, and three County Commis sioners, W. G. Buckner, chairman, Claude Wild and J. C. Chandler. They left on the 19th and returned the 21st f - AcT T HE PRESBY MIAJflRCH The Presbyterians of Marshall, who have been without a regular pastor since the death of Dr. Andre, have with them for , a time ' and possibly for a pastor Rev. Mr. Knox of Michi gan, who preached . at the morning service last Sunday and would have preached in the evening but for the baccalaureate, sermon at the school building. He preached again Wed- nesday evening to quite a good con- ship of Jonathan and David. His con ' " " gregation seemed much pleased with him both m a minister and as a citi zen. .!." FOR POLICEMAN POLICY OP ELIHU F. RECTOR FOR POLlCEMANi " If elected, I shall at all times' stand for clean city government and impar tial enforcement of its laws. I shall do my part to prohibit lawlessness Of ,, all kinds and under no circumstances will I tolerate or compromise with anything that is a violation of the taw. . ' - . i ; r? - 'Your vote will be highly appreciated. ' Yours for the best , interest of Marshall, . V . - ELIHU- F. RECTOR Fertilizer and., cultivation will notmakf up for poor soil preparation. DODGE BACKS INTO LAUREL RIVER Saturday afternoon a Dodge Coupe occupied by two drunken men, backed into Laurel River very neai the bridge on the main highway. ''. It seems that the men, who were from Tenessee, had come across the bridge and were attempting to turn the car around, when they Tost control of it and the car plunged over some rocks into the river, The water was not very deep, and fortunately the car did not turn over, or the men, who were intoxicated, would certainly have drowned. As it was, the water came up over the rear end of the ear, and was up to the seats inside. The younger of the two men was found later some distance from the car, with his head down hill, and nearly unconscious. By-standers were of the opinion that in a lew minutes the man must have died, but forHhe fact that three men took him over to a pile of warm pocks, wrapped an overcoat around him, and worked ov ed him until he was able to sit up and talk a little. . . Officers from Hot Springs armed on the scene a short time after the accident, but no liquor was found in the car. and it has been reported that the men were allowed to go on their way, after paying a small fine. SUPERIOR COURT IN MARSHALL THIS WEEK CIVIL CASE CONSUME ENTIRE WEEK Superior Court convened in Marsh all Monday, Judge Shaw presiding. The first case was N. P. Anderson, formerly of Madison County, vs the Central flank & Trust Co., receivers for Ashtville Milling Co. and the Bank of Mars HilL Anderson was suing to have a judgment set aside but the court denied this and an ap- pela was taken. Another case was that of Q. W. Cole of Del Rio, Tenn., vs th hiirs 61 J . sneiton to recover from what was an oral agreement ie-twMtn- him ahd-th late Mr. vSheltolf. The case was not finally disposed of at this court, an appeal being, tamen. Mrs. B .M. Safford was much in volved in a case with a trreat array of attorneys on each side with, reference to her Hot Springs property. Nancy Rnherts was ariven a divorce from her husband. Nelson Roberts, who naa ae- serted her. , The case of the Redmon heirs vs the Southern Railway for the killing at a crossing in Marshall of the late James W. Redmon, was due to be taken up Friday morning. OUTFISHIN' A fellow isn't thinkin' mean, Out Fishin'; His 'thoughts are mostly good an' clean, Out Fishin'; He doesn't knock his fellow men, Or harbor any grudges then; A feller's at his finest when Out fishin'. The rich are comrades to the poor, . Out Fishin': All brothers of the common lure, Out PiRhin': An urchin with the pin and String Can chum with millionaire and king; Vain pride is a forgotten thing, ., Outvflshin;':,v,A.d., jd fellow gets a' chance to dream, ; ? ':r'-. Out Fishin';. ' -v; He learns the beauty of the stream, Out Fishin': And he can wash his soul ir air That isn't foul with selfish care, An' relish plain an' simp.e fare, Out fishin'. A feller has no time to hate, Out Fishin'; He Isn't eager to be great, Out Fishin; He isn't thinkinir thoughts -of Self Or goods stacked high upon a shelf, But he is always jus himself, '- Out ' fishin'. ! A feller's glad to be a friend, Out Fishin'; . A helpin' hand he'll always lend, . Out Fishin'; The brotherhood of rod" an' Une An' sky an' stream is always fine; Men come real close to God's design, - . , Out fishin'. A feller isn't plotting schemes, " -r . Out Fishin':. He's only busy with his dreams, . ; , t Out Fishin'; - '., His livery is coat of tan; ? ye rv His creed: to do the best he can; A -feller's always mostly Bin,' - - Ont nshin'.;t) A ?- , )' r- Many: Irish potatoe growers in . Eastern-- Carolinaeomplain that their seed are rotting in the ground y . i MARSHAL Nl;C&F FROM MARS HILL Mr. Roy J. Wall is spending a few days with his family here. Miss Kathleen Elmore len sunaay for the University of N. C.to resumed her school work,' after spending holidays with her parents nere. . Ernest Stines of Asheville spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs, J. a. stines. t.',Y: E. F. Baker and Dr. A. C. Haraby. Paul Caudill, B. M. Canup and Charles Maddrey have been in Ox ford, N. C, all this week. They have been 'teaching in the Sunday School Institute" which is being conducted there. - v. Group Four of "H" Union, went ta California Creek church Sunday night and gave a very fine program there. Bonnie Arrowood is the leader of this irrouD. Mrs. "E C. Coates spent two dayi": last week in HendersonviUe, with her, mother. Mrs. A. B. Freeman, who Via Kaon vara ill Mrs. C. J. Biggers was in Asheville Tuesday. . , Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Whitaker arid Mr. W. L. George spent Tuesday Jn Asheville. ' ' Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Morgan went to Enon Sunday. Mr. Morgan preach ed at this church Sunday morning. Mrs. J. D. Pool left Sunday foj; Bryson City, where she will spend a-i bout two weeks. V The Commencement exercises of the Mars Hill High School were well attended. Friday morning at 10:80 was the Reading contest. Orlena f McMahan won the medal, which was given by Mr. Paul Bruce. Her read ing was "The Littlest Rebel." Friday afternoon at 2:00 was the Declamation contest, iTilson FleeW wood winning that medal, which was given by Mr. Bob Tilson. Hazel Sprinkle won the medal given by Miss Evelyn Baley, the music teacher, for having made the highest grade during, the year in music. Connell Roberts won the medal for having been the "cleanest sport" al! during the year in athletics. 'This medal was given by Mr. L. S. Roberts.. Mrs. W. E. Wilkins presented to Miss English, principal of the High School, a lovely silver loving cup, and a beautiful brooch from the Parent Teacher Association, to show their appreciation for the work she has done and their love for her. Mr. O. S. Dillard presented certificates to the following, who completed the seventh grade and will enter high school next year: Shirley Gibbs, E lur 5obertT8' a?y.. rP?j Helen Gardner, Louise Coates, Robi uiddb, neevea vjoiviue,'' lummrf uhvis, Franklin Wilkins, folder Ji Ev;minute8thefeDy!.iettini , pac, elyn Forester, Teddy Landers, Opal Hunsmger, Pauline Phillips, and Christine Honeycutt. I The largest graduating class in the history of Madison Count v had their class day exercises in the high school 'auditorium Saturday morning at 10 . o'clock. The stage was beautifully decorated in the class colors, nink and j white, while baskets of pink and white carnations, the class flower, were us ed in profusion. The program was as follows: Invocation Rev. J. R. Owen President's Address Jamie Anderson Song The Beautiful Danube Clans Declamation Tribute to a Friend Robt. Sams Class History 'Grant McDarris FREE VACATION TRIPS WILL B E GIVEN BY THE CITIZEN An opportunity for many people in Western North Carolina to have a free vacation this .year, with all ex penses paid, is being offered by The Asheville Citizen, according to an an nouncement recently carried in that newspaper. Under the terms of this offer, any number of people may win a free trip to California and the American Rock ies or to Eastern Canada,: which will be conducted by the Edgerton Tour ing Company, Greensboro, N. C, on train3 composed of standard steel Pullir.an3 instead of the usual tourist sleepers. De Luxe service will be given in every particular to each tour party. Weitorn Tour. June 18 Winners of the tour to California and the American Rockies will leave Asheville on June 18." The party will travel on the Edgerton Limited, com posed of dining and . baggage civs Pullman cars, etc. and will, visit A lanta, New Orleans, San Antonio, El Paso, Juarez, Los Angeles, Catalina j Island, Golden Gate Park, San Fran-. Cisco, - Berkeley, , Sacramento, bait , f Lake City, Denver. Pike's Peak, and Chicago. , This tour will consume 25 days, and each winner will have ex clusive use ef lower berths on stan dard steel PUllman cars on the entire trip. , - - , , ' The tour to Eastern Canada will go through Washington, Philadelphia, New .York, Atlantic City, . Niagara Falls. Toronto. Quebec, and other Canadian, points, and . will include a trip by steamer on the historic Hud son River from Albany to New York City; also a boat trip across Lake On tario. The trip from Toronto to Que bec will be by palatial steamer down the beautiful St. Lawrence river, riv ing the successful tour workers the novel experience of shooting the rapids of the St. Lawrence river, and passing through the Thousand Is lands. Also, there will b a trip by 'ftnV'SblolULiSj1 Fay Briggs KiayrSchopl Spirit Judson Edwards POm i '' Rvftlvn T.lmer V4cal Solo Eva Ensley Jhaida Carter Texa Hunter arding of Diplomas ( W'"rr -r- "8.elffilsn iBtPMlLi o'cloclc,:"Should We. Go To College,' was full of inspiration, and those who neara it were made to think seriously on -that subject ; . The class presented the High School with a clock, which waa placed on the wall in the rear of the -Auditorium. The Class also pre setted their sponsor, Miss Pauline ,prjwci, with a lovely white gold atch, and their mascot, Master Dav I (Sams, a baseball and bat. , The lass Roll is as follows: - Jamie An- erson, Nancy Anderson, Katherine nderson. Lewis Woodson Ammons, artie LJ Buckner, Mafra M. Buck it..; Muriel Glenn Buckner. Paul rttnrsi Fay Brie-trs. Lester; & Brad ley Rex Brown, Edna Eari Bryan, aul Tilden Carter. Vauarhan Carter. Sarah Thaida.' Carter, , Judson Ed wards, Katherine Elender Edwards, Marian Kate Edwards, Myrtle Louise Elmore, John Daniel English, bladys Lucile Ellis, Kathleen' Estridge, Lea Bon E. Fox, Bonnie Betsey Gillis, Ev lyn' E. Limer, Herbert Hawkins, Horace Attley Hunter, Vivian Texa Hunter, Carmel Jarvis, Ruby Kembell Pearl Marshbanks, Grant McDarris, Bhie Esther McDarriss, Orlena Mc Mahan, Will May Morgan, Ollie Mor gai, Ellen Navy, Laura Navy, Wil liam Byron Roberts, Inez Roberts, Marie Willis, Robert Sams, Kate Jlradley. Summer School Seniors: Richard Anderson, Gladys Anderson, Ralph 'Anderson, Floyd Boone, Oscar Cnndler, Clarice Drake, Nell Eng lish Florence Hawkins, James jjampton, Rollins Jarvis, Grace Jar Vis Ada Ponder, Grace M. Riddle. Wilard Robinson, Edna Shook, Eva EN'S WORLD RECORD i ' Mrs. Charles Hutchins of Burns vilb, set world record in hiking of Ihermefc, record, held. by Miss Eienr gears f - Boston, by piking .tosheville. is for future women hikers, She arrived in Asheville little the worse for the gruelling pace she maintained throughout the hike, be ing very active the rest of the day after her "little walk." In the aft ernoon she attended the first game of the Sally League, to be played in Asheville, and rooted for the Tour ists of Asheville. Mrs. Hutchins said upon arriving at Asheville that she was not fa tigued at all, and when she arrived at the ball park she was elated. Miss Sears, the former champion, made her record hike on compara tively level ground, while Mrs. Hut chins had to hike over a very rugged road and over two very high moun tains. a steamer through Lake Champlain and Lake George. This tour will leave Asheville on August 20 anfl wlil consume 15 days. The service will be de luxe in, every particular. Each winner of the Asheville Citizen Tour to Canada will be given exclusive use of a lower berth on standard steel Pullman cars. Attractive Proposition This offer of The Asheville Citizen is made attractive because it is a straight business proposition. The Citizen is emphasizing the fact that their special offer is in no sense a contest. Any number of people may win either or both of the tours, which will be personally conducted by the Edgerton Touring 'Company of Greensboro. The tours can be won by any white person of good charac ter. All that is necessary is to secure a certain number of paid-in-advance 1-bv.i.ptions to The Asheville Citi ...... Points will be scored for these subscriptions, and the tours will be awarded for a given number of points. This, in itself, eliminates the lenient of chance and makes this cr- ftii' non-competitive, placing the en tire proposition on the highest pos sible plane. An attractive feature of the two tours offered is the fact that every item of expense will be paid in full by The Asheville Citizen, which means that railroad fare and' steam ship fare will be paid in full, in ad dition to the payment by The Citizen of all Pullman fares, meals, both on dining cars and at cafes, hotel bills, automobile or bus fare, and tips to porters and waiters. The checking of all baggage and other incidentals will be looked after by the touring company, leaving the successful en trants free to enjoy the trips to the lullest extent,-?"--' ' An entry coupon for the r Tour Campaign is published in this issue of this newspaper., s FROM WALNUT . The first game of base ball of the season here was between Walnut High and Hot Springs Higlu Forther piicnuur ior walnut, wnue Fowler pitched for Hot Springs. Walnut used me suck very ireely and ran nn a score of 11 to 5 on Hot Springs. In the second round. Da via nitchinv for Walnut while Fowler pitched for Hot Spring Hot Springs was allowed to get a good lead in the beginning of the earns off Of errors though Walnut was gaining, were not able to overtake them in a seven inningr game. The score stood 1 to 5 in favor of Hot Springs. The . third round was with Marsh- all High School. Fortner pitched a swiic game ior walnut, only allowing one , two , Dase ;.. nit ana two singles. The' score was 11 to 8 in favor of Walnut,. Now comes that high stenninir Mars Hill nine who said they would practice on .Walnut and play Ashe ville High. It was practice for them but they don't like for their practice games to come out the way that one did. Uavw pitching for Walnut seem ed to be able to find their weak spots in batting, while Briggs pitching his switt Dan tor Mars Hill was not able to hold his part except for six innings and then Ball pitched the other three. The score was 5 to 3 in favor of Walnut SPECIAL The Missionary Baptist Sunday school is getting along just line. The Seniors sure gave a fine play Saturday night at the Walnut High School Auditorium. Then afterward the seventh grade got their diplomas. Miss Philena Wallin has gone home to spend a few days with homefolks. Miss. Stella Dockery is leaving for Asheville today. - Mr. Tate Goodeman, Miss Philena Wallin, -Miss Mamie andRamsey mo Walnut. Mr. Lankford Thomas has gone to Greeneville to work. Mrs. Laura. Ramsey went to Mar shall on business Monday. Miss Mamie Lee Ramsey and Miss Edna Mae Honicutt heard some fine music over the radio Monday night. Arthur McDevitt, Jr., spent the week-end with homefolks. .Miss Violet Chandler was at. home for the plav Saturday night. Miss Francis McDevitt, Miss Mar tha Catherine Ramsey, Miss Doro-hv Roberts spent the week end with home folks and returned t 0 their school at the Asheville Normal Monday. V --Miss Fjfali&ll McDwrttt and Chrh- ransyu cnanaier jsunaayrnigM. We were all glad that school Was out last week but regret,that we had to let our teachers go. Mr. John Reeves was seen planting flower seed Tuesday morning. A crowd of young folks gathered at Miss Philena Wallin's last Sunday night to express their regrets that Miss Wallin was leaving. Mr. Frank Reid and Miss Mamie Ramsey were out motoring Sunday. Mr. Tate Goodman left Sunday night for his work in Asheville. Mr. Cas Wallin and Mr. Chapel Wallin were in Walnut Tuesday. HOTSPRINGS SCHOOL FINALS The final one of the closing exer cises of the not springs ruouc School took place last Saturday even ing. Thursday evening before the primary Grades entertained, supt. Dillard made a very interesting talk at this meeting. The entertainment by the music pupils was given r riday evenine. The seventn graae certm cates were presented by Mr. Lon Brooks, chairman of hte local board 52 certaificates were presented for perfect attendance. 12 of these cer tificates went to the High School of which the entire enrollment was 30. This is remarkable for 40 of the High School to make perfect attend ance. The $6.00 given oy Mr. ira Plemnions for the best all round pu nil was given to Miss Jaculin Odell. The school under the principalship of Miss Epps Haws is doing fine work. She has been reelected for next ses sion and will doubtless return. WILL TAYLOR'S RESIDENCE BURNED Last Sunday the residence of Mr, Will Taylor of near Marshall was completely destroyed by fire and he and his wife and large family of children barely escaped with their lives. According to the report noth ing was saved, .even what money he had about $30 being burned. , The fire was caused by the flue not being properly built,, Friends of the fam ily give them a good name and a sub scription has been raised to help the family in their distress. VTItoh. State i Farmers' Alliance lias donated $300 to be used in prizes for Four-H Club,:!work.junde:;th;auper- vision of the Agricultural Extension Service df State College. , : -, Tom Tarneer nn his -oldest boy is more willing to help on the1 farm ' b-'Bl! thf CTQr- h. con : make from kis own pigs and land. ; Circulationi-lOSO" THE NEED OF FOR EST CONSERVATION iBy BEATRICE SMELSER, Hot Springs High School Outline on THE NEED OF FOREST CONSERVATION Introduction The rapid pairing of our f oret BODY Thesis: Why and how our forests should be preserved. A. Why our forests should be . preserved. I. Forests are the most beauti- ; ful of our resources. -. . II. Forests are the most valu- " able of our resources. 1. They furnish fuel and ma terial for building and ; manufacturing. 2. They prevent floods. 3. They conserve the water, supply. B. How they may be conserved. I. By- creation and maintenance of more forest reserve. ) II. By aiding private owners in r the care of their forests. III. By protecting from 1. Fires. 2. Overpastpring. ( 3. Wasteful lumbering. IV. By provisions for abund- , ant reproduction. CONCLUSION The methods to prevent the rapid passing of our forests. ' THE NEED OF FOREST CONSERVATION The rapid passing of our forest is one of the greatest problems facing; our country tday. Knowing thia very important fact, we should all co- , operate in our effort to decrease the ' rapid passing of forests. We should learn everything possible about for- , ests and their adaptations. We should put all these facts into prac tice by doing all we can to help pre- serve our forests. For if they con- , tinue to decrease at the rate they hava been decreasing in the past years, within the next forty or fifty years we will not have the beauty of the; forests to gladden our eyes,, or the pleasure of the many sports the forests enable us to enjoy today. This -, selves of the use and pleasures of does not mean we are to deprive our- ; the forests, but we are not to waste thenw- Weare to put -them, ta the beat use possible, and the most im- portan JtMng Jn ;.PBIJMW decrease the rapid passing' of our forests' is to care 4or the young trees. Our forests should be preserved because they are our dearest pos sessions and our best friends. They aid us in every way possible. They give us a very large number of ar ticles that are very useful. God put the forests on earth for the benefit of man. He did not put them here just for one or two generations, but for man from the time he nrst ass isted. Until God sees fit to destroy this world and take all mankind to a place where they shall not need for ests, we should all do what we can to preserve the forests for the future generations and not try to use them all for our selfish wants. For the saying "Wilful waste makes woeful want." holds very true in this case, for the numerous wastes of forests will cause the future generations to want if something is not done to check the waste. Forests are the most beautiful of our resources. There is nothing ex isting that will rest the tired brain and eyes so quickly as a nice cool, green forest with its friendly wel come. The forests are not only beau tiful, but they furnish a home fir our dear little friends, the animals and birds. Lovers of nature cannot imagine living in this world a life time without ever being, able to gaze upon a beautiful, green forest filled with frolicking little animals, or tier- pr heaMncr t.hft sweets Son ITS of the birds as they give : a morning wel come. There is s noinmg nan mo drearv as this world would be with out our dear friend, the forest, so we should do all we can to keep this beautiful friend. For it is ever ready to fill , our wants. So why shouldn't we try to preserve it? Forests are the most valuable of our resources, for they furnish fuel and material for building and manu- things. A b we wander through countries and cities, t we gaze upon large beautiful buldings and small huts. Do we ever stop and think from where some or all of tho ma terial comes that makes these build ings? Without the forests some part or all of these houses would never have existed. After we view the manufacturing plants, we see th beautiful oak, mahogany, and walnut. . . furniture. While we are admiring their beauty, if we would only think without the forests these, beautiful v pieces of furniture would never have Deen producer we wouia . learn to value the forests more highly,, and wonld do more in cooperating witn . others in the effort that is being made to' conserve and keep our beautiful and useful forest. - . r . Our forests are valuable becaise ., they prevent floods. The humus that is made by the falling of the leaves ' gathers, and Tiolds water that would ' cause- floods when -the -timber is all cut from a piece of ground, the hu- Vi 'v"" swv nd ther isn't any- (Continued to page lour.).